Bakumatsu were the final years of the Edo period in Japan. It was a turning point in Japanese history as it was the end of the period of isolation in Japan. The feudal way of governing was coming to an end, and the start of the Meiji government, which would later take Japan to the world power status.

Now that I have added to your historical knowledge of Japan, here’s a neat Bakumatsu picture generator. Historical pictures from this era have a unique look, and now you can amuse yourself by Bakumatsu-ing any picture you want.